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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
A reflective column blends holiday nostalgia with energy shortages and weather notes. The piece recalls a beloved city square tree tradition, references lighted decorations, and ponders practical alternatives during a difficult period. It weaves in humorous anecdotes about family life and a general sense of civic pride.
Admission entries span November 27 to December 3 listing patients by name hometown and medical status plus two birth and several discharge records. Notable entries include Mrs Emil Syria Bruce Crossing and Mr Tony Cerne Bessem er with medical care and the Olsen family welcoming a daughter in Wakefield.
A Holiday Station spokesman announced hours changes amid gasoline shortages. Sundays will run 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for merchandise only. Gasoline sales stop from 9 p.m. Saturdays to 7 a.m. Mondays. Regular hours 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. remain for gasoline and merchandise on weekdays.
The Wakefield Rock and Mineral Club will hold its annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 12 in the high school cafeteria. Members should bring a gift for exchange and their own dishes. A pot luck supper will be served at 6 30 p m.
An industry was launched as Prang's world famous cards set beauty standards and commanded prices of several dollars each. He favored spring flowers harvest scenes and children at play over traditional subjects.
Four high school students will participate in the NMU Triple A program on December 7 in the Great Lakes Rooms of the Don H. Botton University Center at NMU in Marquette.
The Youth Choir performed pieces including For Those Tears I Died and There’s A Quiet Understanding along with Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Amy Kuusisto and Ruth Dreger contributed piano solos, while Pastor Wayne Kuusisto led the benediction and fellowship followed the program.
Regular services are scheduled with Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and gathering at 9 00 a m Junior confirmation Monday 4 00 p m Senior confirmation 5 00 p m Children s choir Tuesday 3 15 p m Church council Tuesday 7 00 p m Ruth Guild Christmas party Monday 2 00 p m at the church Fifty cent gifts noted Rachel Guild Christmas pot luck Monday 6 00 p m at Martin Beckman home Bible Study led by Mrs Ruth Potter Esther Guild pot luck and gift exchange December 10 at 7 30 p m at George Kronberg home
The Rev. Edmund S. Kot of Merrill Wisconsin will visit Wakefield to meet with the Immanuel Lutheran Church leaders. The gathering aims to discuss church affairs and community involvement during his Wakefield visit.
The Naomi Circle will gather December 13 at 2 pm at Mrs. Arnold Swanson’s residence with Mrs. H. Wallace leading the lesson. Wakefield 51, Ironwood 48.
Holiday guests include Mrs. Charles Jaeger of Hendersville Tennessee and Alen Wacker with Racine Wisconsin visitors. Newborns honored with names and grandparents listed. Legion Auxiliary sets Christmas party and service plans while Wakefield schools drill fuel emergency steps and bus routes to save energy.
The Michigan State Highway Commission reports third quarter Highway Fund receipts totaling 105,601,575 with Wakefield getting 18,425 and Gogebic County 153,290. The fund distributions stem from increased motor vehicle registrations travel and a two cent gasoline tax rise effective Feb 1 1973.
Funeral services for Mrs. George Grigson 74 of Wakefield were conducted Wednesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Gary Park of Ironwood officiating. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Sommers Adolph Sandquist Arvi Ahonen Charles Roger and Eugene Londo. Relatives from out of town included the Londo family of Bay City Michigan the Delmet family of Gwinn Michigan the Bowker Frost and Beebe families from Plainfield and Lipovia Michigan and Henry Hauser of Port Edwards Wisconsin.
Wakefield Volunteer Firemen seek applicants for a single vacancy in the department. Applicants must be residents aged 18 to 40 and physically capable. Submit applications by December 26 before 7:00 p.m. to the secretary of the department.
The Senior choir meets tonight at 6 30. Bible Study at 7 30. Sunday services at 9 30 for church school and Finnish worship and 10 45 English service. Tuesday church council 7. Wednesday Youth choir at 6 30 and confirmation class at 6 30.
Girl Scout Troops of Wakefield organized a Christmas Flea Market at Immanuel Lutheran Church Hall. Members offered handmade holiday items and wreaths with a bake sale selling goodies, coffee, cookies, and fruit punch. Proceeds fund future projects for shut ins and hospital patients.
The Wakefield VFW Auxiliary Post No. 9084 will host a pot luck Christmas supper on December 12 at 6 30 p.m. at the Lake side Veterans Hall on US 2. Gifts exchanged with a $1.50 limit. Members to bring finished gifts for Gogebic Medical Care Facility patients to Sydellas Store. Social games with patients on December 8 at Gogebic Medical Care Facility. Volunteers meet at the hospital at 1 p.m. Gifts and extra prize articles are welcome. contact Mrs. Edwin Johnson.
Donald V. Smith son of Mr and Mrs James F Smith Star Route Marenisco earned a meritorious promotion to sergeant at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. A 1970 Enterprise High School California graduate he joined the Marine Corps in November 1971.
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